We try to protect our seedlings against cutworms with collars around the plants, but there are 400+ different species of cutworm moths in North America. I don't hold the moths responsible for the sins of their offspring. The moth bait is mostly brown sugar with enough beer to liquify it, plus a little molasses and an overripe banana. It is meant to mimic tree sap, which is a food source for many moths. I use the bait to attract moths so I can photograph them. Some moth species are more prone to come to the bait than they are to be attracted by lights, though the Ipsilon Dart is also very common under the lights.